Any award passed by an Arbitrator unilaterally appointed is Invalid: Delhi HC Sets aside Arbitral Award passed on Liquidated Company

The Delhi High Court has set aside an arbitral award, ruling that "any award passed by an arbitrator unilaterally appointed is invalid." The court’s decision reinforces a fundamental principle of arbitration law, which requires the appointment of an arbitrator to be a consensual process. The ruling provides a crucial check on the powers of an arbitrator and ensures that the arbitration process is fair and unbiased.